Which of the Following Lab Values Would the Nurse Expect

question 13

Multiple Choice

Which of the following lab values would the nurse expect in a patient who has sustained trauma to the lungs and chest wall and is experiencing respiratory failure?

• A) Electrolyte imbalances
• B) Elevated PaCO₂
• C) Low hematocrit
• D) Elevated pH

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Definitions:

Dikaryotic Cell

A cell having two separate nuclei, each with one set of chromosomes, often found in the fungal life cycle during sexual reproduction.

Diploid Zygote

A fertilized egg cell that possesses two complete sets of chromosomes, one from each parent, resulting in a diploid organism.

Fungal Filaments

The thread-like structures, or hyphae, that make up the mycelium of a fungus.

Mycelia

The vegetative part of a fungus, consisting of a mass of branching, thread-like hyphae, often found underground.